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Engineers & Planners acquires Azumah Resources Ghana and Upwest Resources
Engineers & Planners Company Ltd (E&P) has announced the completion of the acquisition of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ltd.
The company explained that the acquisition was finalised after a share transfer agreement with the Ghanaian Beneficial Owner, and the process had been duly registered with the Registrar of Companies with prior approval from the Minerals Commission.
According to E&P, the deal formally placed the Black Volta and Sankofa Projects under its full ownership and management.
The company described the acquisition as a landmark achievement not only for itself but also for Ghana’s mining industry, stressing that after decades of inactivity, the projects were now set for full-scale development under Ghanaian leadership.
E&P indicated that it had secured the necessary funding to begin immediate development.
It further explained that part of the plan involved working with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to audit and confirm all loans previously recorded as investments in the projects.
The company added that all genuine loans would be repaid, subject to applicable taxes, to ensure fiscal compliance and safeguard state revenue.
The company said the secured funding would be deployed to commence mine construction and operations within the shortest possible time.
E&P noted that the acquisition was not just a commercial opportunity but also a national duty, pointing out that the Black Volta and Sankofa Projects had remained undeveloped since 1992.
The company further stressed that moving the projects forward would create jobs, stimulate local economic activity, and contribute royalties and taxes to the state.
It added that communities in the Upper West Region would benefit from infrastructure and social investment linked to the projects.
The Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, said it was a proud moment for both the company and Ghana.
He stated that E&P was committed to ensuring that the projects, which had remained dormant for too long, would deliver real value to the country and its people.
He also said the company would work transparently with regulators and stakeholders to build mines that create shared prosperity.
E&P concluded that with the acquisition completed, it was ready to begin an intensive development programme, which it believed would set a precedent for Ghanaian-led mining ventures capable of competing globally while prioritizing national benefit.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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I am a very lonely person because of my work” – Dr. Stephen Amoah
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah has revealed that he often feels very lonely despite being seen by the public as an energetic and outspoken politician.
In an interview with GHone TV, Dr. Amoah explained that his busy schedule leaves him with little time for social activities or friendships.
According to him, the 24 hours in a day are never enough for the amount of work he has to do.
“People see me outside as jovial, vibrant, and outspoken, but the truth is that when I leave that space, I am very lonely. I hardly have friends. I don’t even know the houses of more than six MPs,” he said.
The legislator noted that he rarely goes out to socialize and spends most of his time learning or working on personal projects.
He added that his principle in life is to be socioeconomically independent, which requires constant hard work.
Dr. Amoah stressed that he believes everyone should strive to be independent since life is unpredictable and people can be disappointed or abandoned at any time.
Despite his loneliness, he said his focus remains on building himself and contributing to the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Interior minister reviews curfew on Bole township
The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has reviewed the Curfew hours for Bole Township and its environs in the Savannah Region from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Tuesday, September 09, 2025.
Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.
Meanwhile, the ministry is urging the people of Bole Township and its environs to note the following.
A total ban on carrying firearms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, adding that any person found contrary to this, will be arrested and prosecuted.
No two or more persons should be seen on motorbikes throughout the day, and no war regalia should be worn throughout the day.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
